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The Athenian Ephebeia: Military Training and Coming of Age in Ancient Athens
This episode explores the Athenian ephebeia, the mandatory two-year military and civic training program for young male citizens. Lucas and Luna discuss the origins of the institution, traditionally credited to the reformer Epikrates around 335 BCE, though earlier forms existed. They cover the rigorous training at the garrison at Mounichia and Acte, the oath sworn on the Acropolis, and the duties of the ephebes—from patrolling the countryside to guarding public buildings. The conversation highlights the social and political significance of the ephebeia: how it shaped Athenian identity…
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